Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+,...

The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. As we approach this vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration, we invite everyone to honor their ancestors and those we have lost with our community ofrenda. Our ofrenda is open to ALL to contribute unframed photos...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+,...

The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. As we approach this vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration, we invite everyone to honor their ancestors and those we have lost with our community ofrenda. Our ofrenda is open to ALL to contribute unframed photos...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

"The Lost World of Dragons" will be on display at The Durham Museum Sept. 21-Dec. 31, 2024. The exhibit features interactive experiences for guests of all ages. Visitors will be immersed in the stories and mythology of dragons – exploring the lore and history of fire-breathers in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to ancient China....

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and...

Pumpkin Decorating Storytime at Omaha Public Library branches explores early literacy, and storytime will be catered to the ages present. At the conclusion of storytime, patrons will be provided one pumpkin to decorate. All craft supplies will be provided.  Storytime will be held: Sept. 26 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Florence branch Oct. 22...

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+,...

The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. As we approach this vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration, we invite everyone to honor their ancestors and those we have lost with our community ofrenda. Our ofrenda is open to ALL to contribute unframed photos...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

"The Lost World of Dragons" will be on display at The Durham Museum Sept. 21-Dec. 31, 2024. The exhibit features interactive experiences for guests of all ages. Visitors will be immersed in the stories and mythology of dragons – exploring the lore and history of fire-breathers in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to ancient China....

“Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope” will be on display from Sept. 26 to Oct. 27 at the Luminarium in collaboration with Tactile Images and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The multi-sensory experience featuring interactive exhibits, informative displays, and breathtaking images of deep space from the James Webb Space Telescope...

Kiewit Luminarium's “Science of Fear” runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 3, exploring the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear with interactive experiences. Included with museum admission. Full description: "This month-long program invites guests to explore the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear. Through several interactive experiences, the Luminarium presents a multi-sensory investigation into...

"Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration," featuring works by Jaime Arredondo, is at El Museo Latino from Sept. 20, 2024 through Jan. 7, 2025. The Opening Reception is on Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Gallery Talk starting at 6:30 p.m. An illustration workshop will be held on Sept. 21...

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and...

Falconwood Park's drive-in Fall Film Series is in September and October. Gates open at 5 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Cost is $5 per person. 2024 schedule Sept. 19 - "Remember The Titans"  Sept. 26 - "Selena" (in conjunction with Las Chingonas Entertainment) Oct. 2 - Death Becomes Her" Oct. 10 - "Coco" Oct....

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

Omaha Performing Arts presents "Rocky Horror Picture Show" with shadow cast Once In A While Productions on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. at Orpheum Theater. Watch the full-length film with a shadow cast and join in the audience participation. Note: Patrons are not allowed to bring their own materials in. Those will be sold with...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+,...

The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. As we approach this vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration, we invite everyone to honor their ancestors and those we have lost with our community ofrenda. Our ofrenda is open to ALL to contribute unframed photos...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

"The Lost World of Dragons" will be on display at The Durham Museum Sept. 21-Dec. 31, 2024. The exhibit features interactive experiences for guests of all ages. Visitors will be immersed in the stories and mythology of dragons – exploring the lore and history of fire-breathers in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to ancient China....

“Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope” will be on display from Sept. 26 to Oct. 27 at the Luminarium in collaboration with Tactile Images and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The multi-sensory experience featuring interactive exhibits, informative displays, and breathtaking images of deep space from the James Webb Space Telescope...

Kiewit Luminarium's “Science of Fear” runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 3, exploring the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear with interactive experiences. Included with museum admission. Full description: "This month-long program invites guests to explore the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear. Through several interactive experiences, the Luminarium presents a multi-sensory investigation into...

"Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration," featuring works by Jaime Arredondo, is at El Museo Latino from Sept. 20, 2024 through Jan. 7, 2025. The Opening Reception is on Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Gallery Talk starting at 6:30 p.m. An illustration workshop will be held on Sept. 21...

"The Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and...

The Creepy Carrots Escape Room is on Oct. 11 with three separate sessions: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. for ages 6 to 10 at Omaha Public Library Swanson branch. The escape room is based on the best-selling picture book "Creepy Carrots" by Aaron Reynolds. Registration is required; call (402) 444-4852 to sign up for a 30-minute...

Falconwood Park's drive-in Fall Film Series is in September and October. Gates open at 5 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Cost is $5 per person. 2024 schedule Sept. 19 - "Remember The Titans"  Sept. 26 - "Selena" (in conjunction with Las Chingonas Entertainment) Oct. 2 - Death Becomes Her" Oct. 10 - "Coco" Oct....

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

Bluebarn Theatre presents “Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker” Oct. 3-27. The production is adapted by Jim Helsinger from the novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 13 at 6 p.m., and Oct. 20 & 27 at 2 p.m.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents “Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches” Oct. 4 through Nov. 3. Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize®- and Tony Award®-winning drama "Angels in America" is one of the greatest American plays of this past century. In the midst of the AIDS crisis during the 1980s, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with...

Rave On Productions presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Oct. 24-26 at The Slowdown. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. The isn’t the movie - it’s a full-throttle, live performance that has become a spine-tingling tradition. Tickets are $35-$50. Synopsis: One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancee, Janet Weiss - an utterly normal couple in...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+,...

The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. As we approach this vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration, we invite everyone to honor their ancestors and those we have lost with our community ofrenda. Our ofrenda is open to ALL to contribute unframed photos...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

"The Lost World of Dragons" will be on display at The Durham Museum Sept. 21-Dec. 31, 2024. The exhibit features interactive experiences for guests of all ages. Visitors will be immersed in the stories and mythology of dragons – exploring the lore and history of fire-breathers in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to ancient China....

“Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope” will be on display from Sept. 26 to Oct. 27 at the Luminarium in collaboration with Tactile Images and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The multi-sensory experience featuring interactive exhibits, informative displays, and breathtaking images of deep space from the James Webb Space Telescope...

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and...

Kiewit Luminarium's “Science of Fear” runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 3, exploring the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear with interactive experiences. Included with museum admission. Full description: "This month-long program invites guests to explore the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear. Through several interactive experiences, the Luminarium presents a multi-sensory investigation into...

Pumpkin Decorating Storytime at Omaha Public Library branches explores early literacy, and storytime will be catered to the ages present. At the conclusion of storytime, patrons will be provided one pumpkin to decorate. All craft supplies will be provided.  Storytime will be held: Sept. 26 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Florence branch Oct. 22...

Omaha Public Library Spooktacular will be held on two dates. The first is Oct. 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Saddlebrook branch and the Saddlebrook Community Center. The Community Center gym is open at 9:30 a.m., storytime will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by trick-or-treating, a storywalk, craft, and more. Costumes encouraged, but...

"Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration," featuring works by Jaime Arredondo, is at El Museo Latino from Sept. 20, 2024 through Jan. 7, 2025. The Opening Reception is on Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Gallery Talk starting at 6:30 p.m. An illustration workshop will be held on Sept. 21...

The RiverFront will host Fun Fall Fridays with games, giveaways, and fall activities at the Eighth Street Plaza near Heartland of America Park.

"The Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

Hoff Fourth Friday is a monthly evening event at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Expect a pop-up restaurant, live music, open galleries and studios, and more.

A haunted house built out of balloons will be open inside Oak View Mall from Sept. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024. The haunted house, built by The Balloon Bros.,  is wheelchair accessible. Hours are Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Admission...

Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard will screen movies outdoors in the fall. Movies start at dusk. No outside food or drink allowed. Bring your own blankets, chairs and bug spray. 2024 Schedule: Sept. 20 - "The Little Rascals" Sept. 27 - "The Lion King" Oct. 4 - "Hocus Pocus" Oct. 11 - "Beetlejuice" Oct. 18 - "The Pagemaster"...

Omaha Lancers Hockey play their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Here's their 2024 schedule: Omaha Lancers Pre-Season Game vs. Sioux City Musketeers - Sept. 11 at 7:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs. Tri-City Storm - Sept. 13 at 7:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs. Chicago Steel - Oct 12. at 6:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs....

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

The Rose presents "Coraline" from Oct. 11-27. Based on Neil Gaiman’s frighteningly fun children’s novel and the luminous stop-motion animated film, it’s a spooky musical spectacular perfect for the Halloween season. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Bluebarn Theatre presents “Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker” Oct. 3-27. The production is adapted by Jim Helsinger from the novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 13 at 6 p.m., and Oct. 20 & 27 at 2 p.m.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents “Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches” Oct. 4 through Nov. 3. Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize®- and Tony Award®-winning drama "Angels in America" is one of the greatest American plays of this past century. In the midst of the AIDS crisis during the 1980s, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with...

Rave On Productions presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Oct. 24-26 at The Slowdown. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. The isn’t the movie - it’s a full-throttle, live performance that has become a spine-tingling tradition. Tickets are $35-$50. Synopsis: One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancee, Janet Weiss - an utterly normal couple in...

Black Holes Double Feature will be shown at Mallory Kountze Planetarium from Oct. 4-26. "Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible" will be screened at all showings, as well as one of the following: "Hot and Energetic Universe," "Unveiling the Invisible," or "Black Holes." Tickets are $10.

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and...

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+,...

The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. As we approach this vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration, we invite everyone to honor their ancestors and those we have lost with our community ofrenda. Our ofrenda is open to ALL to contribute unframed photos...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Candyland Trick or Treat events will be held at Omaha Children's Museum Saturdays, Oct. 12, 19 and 26 during regular museum hours. Trick or treating is included with regular museum admission.

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

The Rose presents "Coraline" from Oct. 11-27. Based on Neil Gaiman’s frighteningly fun children’s novel and the luminous stop-motion animated film, it’s a spooky musical spectacular perfect for the Halloween season. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat With The Animals on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gifford Farm Education Center. Roam the farm to collect treats, and then explore the Outdoor Nature Classroom, hop on a haunted hayride, meet special guest groups, indulge in food truck delights and farmer market offerings, plus face painting, balloons, games, and...

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Wednesdays, as well. 2025 Schedule:

Hallo-weekend at The Durham Museum is Oct. 26 & 27. Enjoy goodie bags (while supplies last), the Haunted Train, Cobweb Caboose and Halloween games on The Platform. The Dancing Zombies, courtesy of UNO’s The Moving Company, will perform at 1 p.m. Children 12 and under wearing a costume get in free. Adults pay museum admission.

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

Boo Bazaar is Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Joslyn Castle & Gardens. Shop the curated maker and vendor market offers handmade products, handbags, art, decor, dolls, crafts, food and bakery items, bath and body products, crystals, jewelry, as well as a select number of other Halloween or Witchy and weird products.

"The Lost World of Dragons" will be on display at The Durham Museum Sept. 21-Dec. 31, 2024. The exhibit features interactive experiences for guests of all ages. Visitors will be immersed in the stories and mythology of dragons – exploring the lore and history of fire-breathers in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to ancient China....

“Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope” will be on display from Sept. 26 to Oct. 27 at the Luminarium in collaboration with Tactile Images and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The multi-sensory experience featuring interactive exhibits, informative displays, and breathtaking images of deep space from the James Webb Space Telescope...

Kiewit Luminarium's “Science of Fear” runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 3, exploring the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear with interactive experiences. Included with museum admission. Full description: "This month-long program invites guests to explore the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear. Through several interactive experiences, the Luminarium presents a multi-sensory investigation into...

"Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration," featuring works by Jaime Arredondo, is at El Museo Latino from Sept. 20, 2024 through Jan. 7, 2025. The Opening Reception is on Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Gallery Talk starting at 6:30 p.m. An illustration workshop will be held on Sept. 21...

The Ninth Annual SALoween is Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and hosted by hosted by the Benson Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L) Squadron 112. There will be a trunk or treat in the parking lot as well as games and prizes.

A haunted house built out of balloons will be open inside Oak View Mall from Sept. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024. The haunted house, built by The Balloon Bros.,  is wheelchair accessible. Hours are Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Admission...

"The Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

The Creepy Carrots Escape Room is on Oct. 11 with three separate sessions: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. for ages 6 to 10 at Omaha Public Library Swanson branch. The escape room is based on the best-selling picture book "Creepy Carrots" by Aaron Reynolds. Registration is required; call (402) 444-4852 to sign up for a 30-minute...

The Fifth Annual Witchy Woods Walk is Oct. 26 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Hitchcock Nature Center. Examine how folklore can deepen your relationship with the forest and prairie; learn about the plant, animal, and mineral communities of the Loess Hills and their significance in the seasonal folklore associated with Halloween; and if time...

Omaha Public Library branches will hold a Storybook Pumpkin Patch in October. Each family will receive one pumpkin to decorate as their favorite literary character. At the conclusion of the program, decorated pumpkins will be put on display at the library. All craft supplies will be included. Oct. 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the...

They Aren’t That Spooky is an educational program at Mahoney State Park in October. The park naturalists will teach people to love things like bats, spiders and snakes for their unique adaptations and their positive impact on the ecosystem. Meet at the Nature Center. Free, but a valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry.

Union Omaha's home matches are held at Werner Park. Here's the 2025 home schedule: Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. (Championship Celebration) Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. (311 Night & $3 Thursday) Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. (Pride Night & Pups at the Pitch) Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. (Youth Soccer Night,...

Falconwood Park's drive-in Fall Film Series is in September and October. Gates open at 5 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Cost is $5 per person. 2024 schedule Sept. 19 - "Remember The Titans"  Sept. 26 - "Selena" (in conjunction with Las Chingonas Entertainment) Oct. 2 - Death Becomes Her" Oct. 10 - "Coco" Oct....

The Rose presents "Coraline" from Oct. 11-27. Based on Neil Gaiman’s frighteningly fun children’s novel and the luminous stop-motion animated film, it’s a spooky musical spectacular perfect for the Halloween season. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

The Detective Murder Mystery Show is an interactive dinner show where performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. The show takes place all around guests, and they're encouraged but not required to perform or participate.  Dinner is served...

Omaha Lancers Hockey play their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Here's their 2024 schedule: Omaha Lancers Pre-Season Game vs. Sioux City Musketeers - Sept. 11 at 7:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs. Tri-City Storm - Sept. 13 at 7:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs. Chicago Steel - Oct 12. at 6:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs....

Fontenelle Forest's Bewitched Boardwalk is Oct. 26. The night includes trick–or–treating, animal ambassadors, s'mores, and ghoulish games. Costumes are encouraged. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for non-members.

The Detective Murder Mystery Show is an interactive dinner show where performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. The show takes place all around guests, and they're encouraged but not required to perform or participate.  Dinner is served...

"Spooky Space" will be shown at Mallory Kountze Planetarium on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. from Oct. 5-26. Tickets are $10. Intended for ages 3+. Synopsis: Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the stars -- the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and they're far more terrible counterparts...

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

The Creighton University Men's Basketball team plays home games at CHI Health Center Omaha. Here are their 2024-2025 season home game lineup: Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. against Purdue - Charity Exhibition (Ticketmaster) Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. against UTRGV Vaqueros (Ticketmaster) Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. against Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (Ticketmaster) Nov. 13 at...

Bluebarn Theatre presents “Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker” Oct. 3-27. The production is adapted by Jim Helsinger from the novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 13 at 6 p.m., and Oct. 20 & 27 at 2 p.m.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents “Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches” Oct. 4 through Nov. 3. Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize®- and Tony Award®-winning drama "Angels in America" is one of the greatest American plays of this past century. In the midst of the AIDS crisis during the 1980s, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with...

Rave On Productions presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Oct. 24-26 at The Slowdown. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. The isn’t the movie - it’s a full-throttle, live performance that has become a spine-tingling tradition. Tickets are $35-$50. Synopsis: One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancee, Janet Weiss - an utterly normal couple in...

Rave On Productions presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Oct. 24-26 at The Slowdown. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. The isn’t the movie - it’s a full-throttle, live performance that has become a spine-tingling tradition. Tickets are $35-$60. Synopsis: One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancee, Janet Weiss - an utterly normal couple in...

Black Holes Double Feature will be shown at Mallory Kountze Planetarium from Oct. 4-26. "Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible" will be screened at all showings, as well as one of the following: "Hot and Energetic Universe," "Unveiling the Invisible," or "Black Holes." Tickets are $10.

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+,...

The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. As we approach this vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration, we invite everyone to honor their ancestors and those we have lost with our community ofrenda. Our ofrenda is open to ALL to contribute unframed photos...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

The Rose presents "Coraline" from Oct. 11-27. Based on Neil Gaiman’s frighteningly fun children’s novel and the luminous stop-motion animated film, it’s a spooky musical spectacular perfect for the Halloween season. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

“Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope” will be on display from Sept. 26 to Oct. 27 at the Luminarium in collaboration with Tactile Images and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The multi-sensory experience featuring interactive exhibits, informative displays, and breathtaking images of deep space from the James Webb Space Telescope...

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Wednesdays, as well. 2025 Schedule:

Kiewit Luminarium's “Science of Fear” runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 3, exploring the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear with interactive experiences. Included with museum admission. Full description: "This month-long program invites guests to explore the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear. Through several interactive experiences, the Luminarium presents a multi-sensory investigation into...

From owls to scarecrows and bats to carnivorous plants, discover the things in nature that make the fall so festive at Ghoulish Garden Adventure! Dress in costume and explore a variety of fun and educational activity stations, plus trick-or-treat stops throughout the garden. Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+, $9+ tax ages 3-12, free for...

"The Lost World of Dragons" will be on display at The Durham Museum Sept. 21-Dec. 31, 2024. The exhibit features interactive experiences for guests of all ages. Visitors will be immersed in the stories and mythology of dragons – exploring the lore and history of fire-breathers in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to ancient China....

Hallo-weekend at The Durham Museum is Oct. 26 & 27. Enjoy goodie bags (while supplies last), the Haunted Train, Cobweb Caboose and Halloween games on The Platform. The Dancing Zombies, courtesy of UNO’s The Moving Company, will perform at 1 p.m. Children 12 and under wearing a costume get in free. Adults pay museum admission.

A haunted house built out of balloons will be open inside Oak View Mall from Sept. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024. The haunted house, built by The Balloon Bros.,  is wheelchair accessible. Hours are Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Admission...

"The Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

Explore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes. Join Fontenelle Forest naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique ecosystems. Habitat Hikes are held monthly to visit different locations and discover habitat changes each season. The hike is free for Fontenelle Forest members and...

Omaha Symphony presents "Symphony Spooktacular" at the Holland Performing Arts Center. Explore ghost stories from around the world with the Omaha Symphony, starting with the Legend of the Ghost Light in our very own concert hall! From the scary to the silly, we’ll hear spirits from Japan, visit the Wailing Woman La Llorona in Mexico,...

Bluebarn Theatre presents “Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker” Oct. 3-27. The production is adapted by Jim Helsinger from the novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 13 at 6 p.m., and Oct. 20 & 27 at 2 p.m.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents “Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches” Oct. 4 through Nov. 3. Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize®- and Tony Award®-winning drama "Angels in America" is one of the greatest American plays of this past century. In the midst of the AIDS crisis during the 1980s, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with...

Family Fun Day: Halloween Edition is Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Time On My Hands. There will be Halloween-themed crafts, snacks, face painting, and a balloon artist. Cost is $20 per group of four.

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...